Core i3-330UM vs Xeon E3110

Core i3-330UM

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Xeon E3110

65 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330UM

2 / 4

1,297

+0.2%

1,295

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-330UM is positioned at rank 305 and the Xeon E3110 is on rank 965, so the Core i3-330UM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330UM

#293

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

452%

#294

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

446%

#295

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

409%

#296

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

407%

#297

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

404%

#299

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

390%

#300

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

374%

#301

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

373%

#302

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

363%

#305

Core i3-330UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3110

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

34351%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6486%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5762%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4452%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

100%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

100%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

99%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

94%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

93%

#965

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

100%

#968

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

97%

#969

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

96%

#971

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

96%

#972

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

96%

#973

Xeon E5-2670

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60

95%

#975

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

94%

#978

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

91%

#979

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($158) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3110 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-330UM	Xeon E3110
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($158)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-330UM ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($158 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-330UM	Xeon E3110
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($158)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-330UM Benchmark Check

Xeon E3110 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330UM and Xeon E3110

Core i3-330UM

The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E3110

The Xeon E3110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330UM is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-330UM scores 1,297 against the Xeon E3110's 1,295 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-330UM. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-330UM vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110.

Feature	Core i3-330UM	Xeon E3110
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	3 MB	6 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	—
PassMark	1,297	1,295
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-330UM	Xeon E3110
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM) / not specified (Xeon E3110). The Core i3-330UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300.